Eli Whitney School vs. Chapel School
Should I attend Eli Whitney School or Chapel School? Visitors of our site frequently compare these two schools. Compare the two schools' rankings, test scores, reviews and more to help you determine which school is the best choice for you.
School Overview
School
Top Rankings
Eli Whitney School ranks among the top 20% of public schools in Connecticut for:
Category
Attribute
Diversity
Chapel School ranks among the top 20% of public schools in Connecticut for:
Category
Attribute
Diversity
Overview
Serving 466 students in grades Kindergarten-6, Eli Whitney School ranks in the bottom 50% of all schools in Connecticut for overall test scores (math proficiency is top 50%, and reading proficiency is top 50%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 39% (which is equal to the Connecticut state average of 39%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 48% (which is lower than the Connecticut state average of 51%).
The student:teacher ratio of 15:1 is higher than the Connecticut state level of 12:1.
Minority enrollment is 60% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is higher than the Connecticut state average of 51% (majority Hispanic).
Serving 301 students in grades Kindergarten-6, Chapel School ranks in the bottom 50% of all schools in Connecticut for overall test scores (math proficiency is bottom 50%, and reading proficiency is bottom 50%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 25-29% (which is lower than the Connecticut state average of 39%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 40-44% (which is lower than the Connecticut state average of 51%).
The student:teacher ratio of 12:1 is equal to the Connecticut state level of 12:1.
Minority enrollment is 63% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is higher than the Connecticut state average of 51% (majority Hispanic).
Grades Offered
K-6
K-6
Total Students
466 students
301 students
% Male | % Female
55% | 45%
57% | 43%
Total Classroom Teachers
32 teachers
25 teachers
Student : Teacher Ratio
15:1
12:1
Test Scores
Overall Testing Rank
#480 out of 940 schools in CT
(Bottom 50%)
(Bottom 50%)
#590 out of 940 schools in CT
(Bottom 50%)
(Bottom 50%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
39%
25-29%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
48%
40-44%
Students by Grade
Students by Grade
Kindergarten Students
74
38
Grade 1 Students
48
46
Grade 2 Students
52
37
Grade 3 Students
75
39
Grade 4 Students
75
40
Grade 5 Students
70
47
Grade 6 Students
72
54
Students by Ethnicity
% American Indian
n/a
n/a
% Asian
3%
3%
% Hispanic
34%
34%
% Black
19%
23%
% White
40%
37%
% Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
% Two or more races
4%
3%
Diversity Score
0.69
0.70
Additional Information
Eligible for Free Lunch
34%
36%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
9%
7%
